Maya Rudolph biography

Maya Rudolph began her performing career with the famed improvisational troupe The Groundlings. In 2000, she made her debut on NBC's Saturday Night Live, where she continued as one of the show's regular players for over seven years. Rudolph's turns included memorably skewed portrayals of Oprah Winfrey, Donatella Versace, and Michelle Obama.

The child of music producer Dick Rudolph and singer Minnie Riperton, Ms. Rudolph has followed in their footsteps by producing music, singing, and playing instruments in bands. On television she played a recurring role on the NBC comedy series Kath & Kim from 2008 to 2009.